Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Razer Blade 16 (2025)
65.4Performance50.4
85.3Display59.4
73.6Battery56.6
53Portability52.5
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)3 spec wins — Razer Blade 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 69.9 to 54.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+26) and battery (+17). Razer Blade 16 (2025) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 50
- Stronger display score: 85 vs 59
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 57
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 400 nits
- 51% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 20,200 vs 13,400
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 16 (2025)
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher charging: 280 W vs 140 W
- Lower launch price: $2,999 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+300% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-8000 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+12% | 2,780 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+51% | 13,400 |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+11% | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h+30% | 10 h |
| Charging | 140 W | 280 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 2.14 kg+1% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+5% | 17.6 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB4, 3x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 |
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